THE CORONAVIRUS crisis has left lots of Britons struggling to do their weekly food shop. A new system will help those in need order food items and get them delivered quickly. How does it work?

With supermarkets changing rules during the coronavirus lockdown, making a trip to the shops has become more difficult for some. Supermarkets including Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose have signed up for a new delivery scheme to help vulnerable customers get food delivered quickly.

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The shopping is bought by a volunteer using the voucher and delivered quickly to the customers' door all while complying with social distancing rules.

Any money that is leftover on vouchers is then returned to be used at a later date.

The vouchers will be available to use in the supermarkets Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's, Marks and Spencer and Waitrose.

Founder and CEO of Huggg Paul Wickers said:“When the government lockdown came into effect, our offerings at cinemas, coffee shops and other high street chains were naturally paused, but we realised the immediate possibility of doing good and using our platform for positive social impact.

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Tesco, Asda, Sainsbury's delivery: The vouchers can be spent at a number of supermarkets (Image: GETTY)

“Initially, we set up voucher sharing which enabled schools to continue to provide free meals to families that would normally qualify. That’s when the British Red Cross got in touch.

"With so many people isolating at home and unable to get to the supermarket to do their shopping in a safe way, we knew we had to help.

"We’re proud to have teamed up with a global charity to directly support those who can’t rely on the help of others.”